The Rokinon/Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE ($500) and AF 35mm F1.4 FE ($800) represent the South Korean manufacturer's first foray into the autofocus lens market. The 50mm F1.4 is a steal compared to Sony's own Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA ($1400). So what do you sacrifice, and is it worth the savings? In short, it's enough to say this lens is no gem in a bargain's disguise. But it's not a bad piece of glass either. The housing is made of metal like the Planar T* and the build quality is reassuringly dens...
The Rokinon/Samyang AF 50mm F1.4 FE ($500) and AF 35mm F1.4 FE ($800) represent the South Korean manufacturer's first foray into the autofocus lens market. The 50mm F1.4 is a steal compared to Sony's own Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA ($1400). So what do you sacrifice, and is it worth the savings? In short, it's enough to say this lens is no gem in a bargain's disguise. But it's not a bad piece of glass either. The housing is made of metal like the Planar T* and the build quality is reassuringly dens...
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